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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.76, 778.08 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.76, 778.08 and 302.16 is: 453.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.76 : 778.08 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.76/778.08 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.76x = 778.08 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.76x = 235,104.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,104.65/518.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.21

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